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Do you want to study for a PhD or MSc by research in FASD?

As a UK University specialising in FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), we are able to supervise PhD programmes as well as other Doctorates and Masters of Science (MSc) by Research on the topic of FASD.

See here for more information on University of Salford (UK) MSc by Research, Professional Doctorate, and PhD programmes.

See here for more general information on University of Salford (UK) research degrees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/postgraduate-research

Topics

We are happy to hear any ideas for potential research projects related to FASD.

We specialise in FASD and the criminal justice system, epigenetic biomarkers, intervention development, and adverse childhood experiences.

Some of our other areas of interest within FASD are: prevalence, strengths and difficulties of people with FASD, families affected by FASD, intersectionality, public health and service provision, alcohol exposed pregnancies, public awareness, comorbid conditions, mental health, life outcomes, and therapeutic treatments.  

Salford FASD Doctoral students

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Potential supervisors

Funding

There are several ways to fund postgraduate research degrees. Some students are able to fund themselves, there are some scholarships and discounts available at the University of Salford (see here for more details), there are external organisations who might fund research such as charities and research councils, you may be able to take out a loan, or your employer might be able to fund your research degree. Prospects has a helpful guide here: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/funding-postgraduate-study

Feel free to get in touch with any questions or ideas for projects at FASD21@salford.ac.uk